Chapter 9.3 Tensions Grow Quiz

Stephen F. Austin left for Mexico City in April of 1833. How long did it take him to get there?

• 2 years.

• 3 years.

• 2 weeks.

• 3 months.

Stephen F. Austin sent a letter to the authorities in San Antonio suggesting what?

• that they join with other officials across Texas to form a temporary state government.

• to start a war against the Mexican government.

• to start selling their goods without charging taxes.

• to not pay any taxes to the Mexican government.

Santa Anna agreed to a separate statehood for Texas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why was Stephen F. Austin arrested?

• because he did not want to follow orders from the Mexican government.

• because he left Texas in a moment of need.

• because he did not pay any taxes to the Mexican government.

• because he sent a letter to the authorities in San Antonio requesting to form a temporary state government.

Ramón Músquiz, a political leader in San Antonio and a trusted friend of Austin sent a letter to the Mexican government requesting Austin to be released. He was released but he was not able to return to Texas, why?

• he had to wait for the final decision on his case.

• he did not have any money to return.

• he had unfinished business in Mexico City.

• He was injured in prison.

How long was Austin away from Texas?

• 2 ½ years.

• 3 years.

• 3 ½ years.

• 4 years

Malaria is a deadly disease that was carried by what?

• mosquitoes

• food

• water

• wind

Cholera killed 80 people around the Brazoria area, including how many members of Austin family?

• 8

• 20

• 30

• 10

What were some of the reforms promised by Santa Anna to Texans?

• recognizing English as an official language for legal and business transactions.

• allowing immigration from the United States.

• Religious tolerance.

• All of the above.

• None of the above

Why did Stephen F. Austin decide to go to war with Mexico against Santa Anna?

• because Santa Anna did not agreed to allowing Texas to become a separate state.

• because Santa Anna was becoming a dictator.

• because Santa Anna was unfair with Texans.

• because Santa Anna disliked Texans.